Airbnb
The latest on Airbnb, a vacation rental company. Users can either put their residences up for rental or search for available rentals. The company has also branched out to television, film, and other media projects. The company has come under scrutiny from real estate developers and localities across the globe for various reasons, primarily the rise in rental rates. The company is valued at over $100 billion.
Guest gives internet "another reason to hate Airbnb": "It's a scam"
The story prompted hundreds to share their own horror stories about booking through the vacation rental platform.
"Love at first sight": Man shares incredible tale of meeting wife on Airbnb
"I'm grateful I've met my soulmate in the most extraordinary way," Jim Gonzales told Newsweek.
Wedding guest turns up to Airbnb only to find empty "shell" of a building
The property was completely vacant with the exception of some building materials.
Two Girls Shot Dead in Similar Circumstances; Two Very Different Sentences
In both instances, teenage girls were killed by teenage boys in Miami and the same court ruled that both of the killings were manslaughter.
'I Turned a Two-Storey Bus Into a Tiny House, It Makes Me $2,700 a Month'
I like working on out-of-the-box projects. Before seeing the bus, I paid $1,000 upfront for it.
Dog Owner's Revenge on Airbnb Host Sparks Flood of Rental Horror Stories
The perils of passive aggression were put on full display in the viral Reddit post.
Shock As Couple Find Hidden Camera in Airbnb: 'Heard It Clicking'
The man thinks it is possible the hosts' hidden camera also filmed them while being intimate.
Aunt Urging Woman to Book Daughter's Wedding at Her Mansion for Free Panned
One user wrote, "There is so much work that goes into preparing and maintaining an Airbnb on a day to day basis. Let alone a wedding!"
Neighbor Moaning Over New Airbnb Next Door Dragged: 'Annoys Me'
Woman posts complaint about the flurry of visitors staying at the house next door. "Not your property, not your choice," replies one Mumsnet user.
Friends Treating House 'as an Airbnb' During Visit Sparks Fury
The host said that she saved her friends around $592, but they drank her alcohol in return and acted "insulted" when asked to replace it.
Mom Splits Views for Trying To Avoid Toddler Charges At Vacation Rental?
The mom said the extra charge only applied to adding a child onto the booking, but not for an extra adult, despite the child having their own travel cot.
How Airbnb Aims to Detect 'High-Risk' Bookings in Halting Parties
The company is targeting guests who are throwing parties at properties without the owner's consent or knowledge.
Homeowners Will Get Thousands From City for Not Renting Out on Airbnb
A program in Sedona, Arizona, will provide incentives to homeowners who start renting units to local workers instead of short-term renters.
Woman Books Airbnb Only to Find It's an Abandoned Villa: 'Smashed Windows'
With overgrown gardens, smashed windows and nobody there to greet them, the vacation home was completely empty.
'I Make $30k a Year by Renting Out Two Tents'
I wanted to be my own boss, so I made a brave and risky decision.
Airbnb Will Pay $100K For 'One-Off' Property Creations
Anyone from DIY-enthusiasts to experienced architects can apply for cash from the "OMG! Fund" to build quirky accommodation for guests.
Woman Complaining Over 'Disgusting' Airbnb Finds She's in the Wrong House
"We grabbed our things so quickly with tears streaming from our eyes in absolute disbelief," the guest tells Newsweek.
You Can Now Stay in the Byers' House From 'Stranger Things' on Airbnb
Fans of the hit Netflix show have just enjoyed the second-half of the fourth season which recently dropped on Netflix.
'You Are Not Welcome': Note Left by Angry Resident on Car Stuns Internet
The note warned tourists away from a North Carolina area in less-than-polite words, warning them to "go home."
Internet Laughs As 30-Year-Old Melts Airbnb Kitchen Appliance—'Fail'
The woman later shared that she did replace the appliance after the unbelievable mishap left her throwing it in the trash.
Airbnb Guest Says Host Threatened to Send Private Investigator After Them
"You have 48 hours to remove your review or I'm hiring a private investigator to obtain your address and then the fun begins," the host said.
Internet Laughs After Mom Tidies up Family's Home Thinking It's Her Airbnb
While some Twitter users found the story amusing, others were outraged at the fact that the woman had broken into a family's house and then criticized them online.
'Extremely Aggressive' Bear Terrorizes Airbnb Guests, Forces Room Lockdown
The bear entered the home through a window and "proceeded to destroy the house looking for food," according to the California Highway Patrol on Thursday.
Cops Dispute Woman's Viral Claim About Hidden Cameras in Airbnb
Although police have closed their investigation, the Airbnb guest's viral story stirred privacy concerns online.
Why Airbnb is Shutting Business in China and Removing Listings
Newsweek dives into why Airbnb is closing its business in China. The company has officially announced it is shutting down operations in the country.
Mom-To-Be Splits Opinion Over How To Bill Friend for $810 Vacation: 'Idiot'
"I feel SICK at spending so much! When we parted ways she thanked me for everything," the pregnant woman fumed.
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Airbnb Guest Shocked To Find They're Staying Inside a Beauty Salon—'Leave'
According to the guest, the place was advertised as a "spacious one bedroom condominium" but came equipped with a massage bed and front window signs.
As the UN Falters, Can Capitalism Stop Russia?
The free enterprise system, led by American businesses, has done more to rout Vladimir Putin's reckless power grab than the bloated and increasingly irrelevant U.N.
See Inside This 'Friends'-Themed Home in Ohio Which Even Has a Race Car Bed
"I spent a lot of evenings watching the show finding tiny little details to put in there that people would appreciate," the owner said.
